Taco Joint - Lincoln Park - Permanently Closed

Name: Taco Joint - Lincoln Park - Permanently Closed
Address: 1969 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL, United States, 60614
Telephone: (312) 951-2457
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

82 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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With a bustling location in Lincoln Park and another in River North, Taco Joint brings the different flavors found throughout the streets and marketplaces of Mexico to Chicago. The menu includes a selection of tacos made with braised and grilled meats, housemade salsas and handmade tortillas including; Barbacoa from Central Mexico, Cochinita Pibil from Yucatan and Carnitas from Jalisco. Other street fare includes flautas, tortas, tamales and quesadillas. The cantina features a variety of specialty margaritas and cocktails, Mexican and craft beers plus Chicago's first tequila cages. The interior combines natural wood accents and iron along with colorful distressed walls and murals to give you the feel of a small town in Mexico nestled in the hustle and bustle of Chicago.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(312) 951-2457

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of operation
Monday-11:00 am-10:00pm Tuesday-11:00am- 10:00pm Wednesday-11:00 am-10:00 pm Thursday -11:00 am-11:00pm Friday 11:00-12:00 am Saturday 11:00-12:00 am Sunday 11:00-10:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 951-2457
Website
http://www.tacojoint.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Edgar Torres
Private party contact
Julie L. Anderson: (312) 460-3200

Location
1969 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
Neighborhood
Lincoln Park
Cross street
Armitage
Parking details
Metered street parking.
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Ham 'N' Cheese Quesadillas$7.50
Rolled flour tortilla, Mexican cheese blend, griddled ham, roasted tomato salsa, crema
Flautas$8.00
Pulled chicken tinga, avocado salsa, crema, queso fresco, cabbage, tomatillo salsa
Queso Fundido$8.00
Queso Chihuahua, roasted poblano pepper, house-made chorizo
Tamales$6.00
Hand-rolled, pulled chicken, tangy tomatillo salsa, crema

Tortas

Pressed and grilled sandwiches on telera rolls

Steak Carne Asada$9.00
Grilled sirloin, griddled queso panela, vegetable escabeche, black bean salsa spread
Chicken Al Carbon$8.00
Marinated grilled chicken breast, griddled queso panela, vegetable escabeche, cilantro pesto
Griddled Cheese 'N' Peppers$8.00
Griddled queso panela, blistered sweet peppers, black bean salsa spread

Tacos

All-natural braised and grilled meats, hand-pressed tortillas and salsas made from scratch

Barbacoa$3.75
Marinated braised beef, roasted red jalapeño salsa, onion, cilantro
Cochinita$3.75
Yucatan style pulled pork, habanero salsa, pickled red onions
Al Pastor$3.75
Adobo marinated grilled chicken, tangy tomatillo salsa, onion, cilantro, grilled pineapple
Ceviche$3.75
Citrus cured white fish, lemon-serrano vinaigrette, avocado, cucumber, pico de gallo
Rajas$3.25
Creamy tomatillo-poblano pepper & onion, black bean salsa, queso fresco
Steak Fajita$4.00
Grilled marinated sirloin, roasted red bell & poblano pepper, grilled onion, queso fresco, homestyle flour tortilla
Chicken Tinga$3.75
Pulled chicken, stewed chipotle & tomato, avocado salsa, cabbage
Baja$3.75
Beer battered white fish, arbol chile-slaw

Dinner Platters

Taco Dinner$11.00
Choice of any two tacos plus two sides: rice, black beans, or street corn
Chile Relleno$10.00
Egg-battered roasted poblano pepper, Mexican cheese blend, roasted tomato salsa, crema, fresco cheese; served with rice 'n' beans
Chicken Enchiladas$12.00
Pulled chicken tinga, tomatillo salsa, Chihuahua cheese, crema, plus choice of two sides: rice, black beans, or street corn

Soup, Salad & Sides

Tortilla Soup$5.00
Pasilla chile broth, queso fresco, avocado salsa, crispy tortilla strips, toasted pasilla chile, crema
Taco Joint Salad$7.50
Romaine, kale, roasted corn, black bean, red onion, cherry tomato, carrot, queso fresco, crispy tortilla strips, lemon-serrano dressing

Perfect with Your Order of Tacos

Rice 'N' Beans$4.00
Street Corn$2.50
Grilled corn on the cob, mayo, queso cotija, tajin
Blistered Sweet Peppers$4.00
Pan seared, salted, lime 'n' chile seasoned sweet peppers and seasonal vegetables

Margaritas & More

Fresh squeezed and house-made

TJ Margarita
El Jimador Tequila Blanco, orange liqueur, lime, salt rim; on the rocks or frozen
- Glass$9.50
- Bottle$36.00
Fruit Margarita
TJ Margarita, choice of: pink guava, coconut-lime, red raspberry, passion-mango; on the rocks or frozen
- Glass$10.50
- Bottle$40.00
Made in Mexico Margarita
Partida Tequila Blanco, Peloton Mezcal, Hacienda Sotol Reposado, pulque, lime, agave
- Glass$10.50
- Bottle$40.00
Chile Mango Margarita
Agave Loco Tequila Reposado, orange liqueur, lime, mango, tajin rim
- Glass$10.50
- Bottle$40.00
Grapefruit Margarita
Try me with Mezcal! El Jimador Tequila Reposado, orange liqueur, citrus-chile agave, ruby red grapefruit, lemon, grapefruit bitters, tajin rim
- Glass$10.50
- Bottle$40.00
Strawberry Sangria Punch
Pisco brandy, red wine, strawberry, blood orange
- Glass$9.50
- Pitcher$38.00
Cherry - Lime Mezcalita$10.50
Peloton Mezcal, Luxardo Cherry-agave, lime, cherry preserves
Citrus Cazuela$10.50
Partida Tequila Blanco, white wine, citrus blend, agave, grapefruit bitters, squirt

Frozen

Black 'N' Green Margarita$9.50
Negra Modelo Beer over frozen Taco Joint Margarita
Sangria - Rita$10.00
Strawberry Sangria layered over frozen TJ Margarita

Tequila & Mezcal

Taste / Pour. Make it a margarita for two dollars more!

Blanco

Casamigos$5.00
Casa Noble$5.00
Corazon$4.50
Don Julio$4.50
El Jimador$4.00
Gran Centenario$4.50
Herradura$4.50
Olmeca Altos$4.00
Partida$4.50
Puntagave$5.00
Siete Leguas$4.50

Reposado

Casamigos$6.00
Casa Noble$6.00
Clase Azul$7.50
Corralejo$4.50
Don Fulano$5.00
Don Julio$5.00
El Jimador$4.50
Fortaleza$6.00
Herradura$5.00
Olmeca Altos$4.50
Siete Leguas$5.00
Tradicional$4.00

Añejo

Casamigos$7.00
Casa Noble$7.00
Chinaco$6.00
Don Julio$6.00
El Jimador$5.00
El Tesoro de Don Felipe$6.00
Espolon$4.50
Gran Centenario$5.00
Herradura$6.00
Olmeca Altos$5.50
Puntagave$7.00
Siete Leguas$6.00

Extra Añejo

Don Julio 1942$8.00
Reserva de la Familia$8.00
San Matias Gran Reserva$8.00

Mezcal / Sotol

Del Maguey Chichicapa$5.00
Del Maguey Vida$4.50
Fidencio Joven$4.00
Marca Negra Espadin$4.50
Peloton de la Muerte$4.00
Puntagave Joven$5.00
Hacienda Sotol Reposado$5.00
Hacienda Crema de Sotol$4.00

Happy Hour

Weekdays From 4 to 6pm

Modelo & Victoria Cans$4.00
Tacos$2.00
barbacoa, cochinita, al pastor
TJ & Fruit Margaritas$6.00

Late Night

Fridays & saturdays from 10pm to close

Bottles of TJ Margaritas$22.00
Buckets of Modelo Especial Cans$15.00

Cervezas

Cans

Modelo Especial$5.00
- Bucket of Five$23.00
Victoria$5.00
- Bucket of Five$23.00
Corona Light$5.00
- Bucket of Five$23.00
Baja Brewing Co. Mexican IPA$6.00
Blonde Ale$6.00
Black Ale$6.00

Tall Boys

Tecate
- 24oz.$8.00
Sketchbook Rotating
- 16oz.$7.00

Bottles

Negra Modelo$5.50
Bohemia$5.50
Indio$5.50
Corona Familiar
- 32oz.$10.00

TJ Michelada

TJ Michelada$7.00
Modelo Especial, lime, house-made sangrita, tajin rim

Aguas Frescas & Soft Drinks

Aguas Frescas$3.00
Choice of: pink guava, coconut-lime, red raspberry, passion-mango
Mexican Coke$3.00
Squirt$3.00
Topo Chico$3.00
Coke & Diet Coke$2.00
Jarritos Mandarin$3.00
Guava$3.00
Lime$3.00

What 82 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4.4Value

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Amanda
Chicago
34 reviews
vip
3.0
34 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2019
overall3food4service4ambience3
Al pastor tacos were really good. Liked the option of taco dinner. The spicy strawberry margarita had a weird flavor and wasn't spicy. Overall food was good for the price.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, drinks and service. Nothing else need be said!
E
Elizabeth
Chicago
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 4, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ordered drinks, guac and tacos, all very good. Chili Mango Margarita was delicious, just enough spice to know it’s there without being overwhelming.
EC
EllenC
Chicago
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2019
overall5food4service5ambience4
Love the tacos and the margaritas here. Usually have pretty good margarita deals on Thursdays. Love the baja fish tacos. I will say it is a little expensive but I still love the food!
SL
SuzanneL
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2019
overall3food2service5ambience1
There were a group of girls shouting and laughing so loud I could not hear or speak to my husband. Our neighboring tables were also unimpressed and said they couldn’t hear each other either. I ordered fajitas and the steak was not good, too chewy and no sour cream sauce. The staff were very nice and provided a great service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 13, 2019
overall2food1service2ambience3
Food was subpar, especially for Lincoln Park, and Chicago standards. Cute venue though. A bit loud. Drinks were good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 12, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cute atmosphere and great food!
AP
AneeshaP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 18, 2019
overall5food3service5ambience3
Great service, food was mediocre. I use to visit the Ontario location and the food was much fresher. The corn was really bad. I will not order that again. The drinks were amazing. Over all visit was average, but the waiter made the visit worth it!
H
Htlearth1
Chicago
76 reviews
vip
5.0
76 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We spent Mother’s Day there for lunch and everything we had was absolutely delicious! From the salsa and guacamole to the Mexican street corn to the variety of tacos, everything tasted delicious. We will definitely be back!
O
Outlier89
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2019
overall4food5service4ambience4
Great tasty food and reasonably priced. Atmosphere was fun yet intimate. Service and beer selection could be improved. Often times it was hard to find our server, and it would be nice if there were more Latino beer options.
P
Patrick
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and excellent service! I'd come back just for the people.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 6, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Can’t wait to go back. The steak fajitas....OMG. Chili margaritas, outstanding!
DB
DeannaB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 6, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
AMAZING food, great staff, perfect atmosphere. Loved that food was not over priced. Cant wait to come back
SG
SteakGyrl
Chicago
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2019
overall4food5service4ambience4
This place was delicious as far as the tacos, quesadillas, fajitas, and their chips/dip dish! The service was ok...they were very busy. But once they got to us it was good. Our drinks weren’t that good. Others at our table stated they were. I’d go again and recommend definitely. Parking wasn’t adequate either. But spot hero was great!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 29, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 23, 2019
overall5food4service5ambience2
Terrific service. Spicy salsa and tacos. Tall, tasty margaritas. Dimly lit, cozy interior.
LB
LauraB
Chicago
8 reviews
vip
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2019
overall3food3service3ambience2
We went to Taco Joint before a show at Park West. We had 6 in our party - 4 high school students. Their basic sauce is very spicy. The waitress did not give us a warning on how spicy it was or that there is a mild option available. Two people could only eat a small portion of their food before the spice became too over powering. I personally love spicy food so I enjoyed it, I do think a warning should be given by the waitress or at least the option of a mild sauce should be mentioned. The restaurant is VERY loud. We had an incredibly noisy group behind us. I couldn't hear the people at my own table. We will not return.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 23, 2019
overall4food5service5ambience3
Thought we had a reservation we had to wait in order to get a table in the main dining area. Food came out extremely quick and drinks were yummy. Would definitely go again but not on a Friday night. It was extremely busy and was hard to talk with my friends
a
amaliah
Chicago
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2019
overall5food4service5ambience5
Overall food was great. Not a fan on their regular salsa but the corn queso dip and guacamole made up for it. Al pastor taco was fantastic, barbacolla taco was too spicy for me, my mouth wad burning! Overall good experience, will be back.
PM
PriM
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 7, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place!
CJ
CityJoelle
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2019
overall5food4service5ambience5
Very casual but lively spot. The food is a great value and tasty. Our server was outstanding. Would recommend but make sure you have a reservation or else you will be waiting for a table.
BW
BigWhopper
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2018
overall5food5service4ambience5
My favorite consistent spot in the city. Always great food, and for a very reasonable price. Only areas of improvement for the restaurant is they should have a better beer menu, and their service can be spotty.
MP
MarlenP
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2018
overall5food4service5ambience5
Loved it, we will definitely be back. They were not only fast, but super nice and we had an amazing dinner for two under 50 dlls
LC
LivinintheCity
Chicago
34 reviews
vip
4.0
34 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience4
Happy Hour was a fabulous deal!!! Food is reasonably priced to begin with, but great deal at happy hour! Drinks also!!! Highly recommend!!!!!
MH
MalloryH
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great tacos and margaritas! One of my favorite Mexican places in the area!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was awesome the food was awesome! And the margaritas were really good!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very cute place located a few minutes away from DePaul’s Lincoln park campus. It wasn’t crowded for a Tuesday night. The food came at a decent pace and was quite good! The El Pastor tacos were delicious as well as the guacamole!! I definitely will be coming back again.
B
Bari
Chicago
32 reviews
vip
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2018
overall4food4service2ambience4
We had great chicken tinga tacos, but the sides were just ok. The rice was bland and the street corn was a little overwhelming with too much of whatever the spices were. Our server wasn't very attentive and we had to track her down both to order and to pay. But I would for sure go back and get the tacos again! Plus the prices were really reasonable.
J
Jbon215
Chicago
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience2
A very robust crowd for a 7:30 reservation for which we were seated early (which was great). Not Taco Joints fault, this place caters to all, and some patrons were just too enthusiastic for the space.
a
ad805
Chicago
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Taco Joint was awesome as always! We were in on a busy Friday night, and the hostess could you have been more accommodating. We didn't sit at the bar like we normally do, but the service was just as excellent at the table! Despite being really busy everything was incredibly fast, fresh, and delicious. One of our favorite restaurants in town for a reason!! Thanks guys
CC
CharmCityEater
Philadelphia
109 reviews
vip
4.0
109 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2018
overall4food5service5ambience3
Taco Joint is a great place for authentic Mexican. It's a very young, very loud crowd and most seats are backless stools. I'll go back, just likely not on a Saturday night!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 23, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Server was so friendly, and service was so fast! Food was amazing. Only downfall was chemically smell from kitchen, at least we knew everything was super clean! Will ask to sit further from kitchen door next time.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service is always amazing!
w
wxynot
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
Taco Joint is amazing! The bartender will make you a jalapeno margarita if you ask (and you should) - tacos are delicious, atmosphere is great. Wish they didn't allow people to bring kids in here....
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
Best taco place in Chicago hands down. Service is great and so is the grapefruit margarita. Definitely worth going to
m
musiclover
Indiana
46 reviews
vip
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2017
overall5food4service5ambience5
The food was good, the service was great, and the value was outstanding!
JO
JackOfNoTrade
Washington DC
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2017
overall3food3service2ambience3
It was fine.
D
Drumr3
Chicago
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food and service...well made drinks and reasonable prices.....go and enjoy!
CF
ChiFoodie
Chicago
19 reviews
vip
3.0
19 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2017
overall3food4service4ambience2
Baja fish tacos are delicious. Reason I would not recommend to a friend is it is too noisy to have a discussion. Realize that's probably due to the construction configuration but regardless, it's an issue.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2017
overall4food5service5ambience2
Always great food. Always great service. Wonderful cocktails. Just sometimes a bit loud.

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Taco Joint - Lincoln Park - Permanently Closed offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 951-2457.

Taco Joint - Lincoln Park - Permanently Closed is rated 4.7 stars by 82 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(312) 951-2457

Additional information

Cross street
Armitage
Neighborhood
Lincoln Park
Hours of operation
Monday-11:00 am-10:00pm Tuesday-11:00am- 10:00pm Wednesday-11:00 am-10:00 pm Thursday -11:00 am-11:00pm Friday 11:00-12:00 am Saturday 11:00-12:00 am Sunday 11:00-10:00 pm
Cuisines
Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Metered street parking.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Edgar Torres
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.tacojoint.com/
Phone number
(312) 951-2457
Private party contact
Julie L. Anderson: (312) 460-3200

Taco Joint - Lincoln Park - Permanently Closed

Permanently Closed

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Eats

Guacamole

Guacamole

Tradicional

Rojo

Chips 'N' Dip$12.00

Antojitos

Ham 'N' Cheese Quesadillas$7.50

Flautas$8.00

Queso Fundido$8.00

Tamales$6.00

Tortas

Steak Carne Asada$9.00

Chicken Al Carbon$8.00

Griddled Cheese 'N' Peppers$8.00

Tacos

Barbacoa$3.75

Cochinita$3.75

Al Pastor$3.75

Ceviche$3.75

Rajas$3.25

Steak Fajita$4.00

Chicken Tinga$3.75

Baja$3.75

Dinner Platters

Taco Dinner$11.00

Chile Relleno$10.00

Chicken Enchiladas$12.00

Soup, Salad & Sides

Tortilla Soup$5.00

Taco Joint Salad$7.50

Perfect with Your Order of Tacos

Rice 'N' Beans$4.00

Street Corn$2.50

Blistered Sweet Peppers$4.00

Margaritas & More

TJ Margarita

Fruit Margarita

Made in Mexico Margarita

Chile Mango Margarita

Grapefruit Margarita

Strawberry Sangria Punch

Cherry - Lime Mezcalita$10.50

Citrus Cazuela$10.50

Frozen

Black 'N' Green Margarita$9.50

Sangria - Rita$10.00

Tequila & Mezcal

Blanco

Casamigos$5.00

Casa Noble$5.00

Corazon$4.50

Don Julio$4.50

El Jimador$4.00

Gran Centenario$4.50

Herradura$4.50

Olmeca Altos$4.00

Partida$4.50

Puntagave$5.00

Siete Leguas$4.50

Reposado

Casamigos$6.00

Casa Noble$6.00

Clase Azul$7.50

Corralejo$4.50

Don Fulano$5.00

Don Julio$5.00

El Jimador$4.50

Fortaleza$6.00

Herradura$5.00

Olmeca Altos$4.50

Siete Leguas$5.00

Tradicional$4.00

Añejo

Casamigos$7.00